Palm Garden Apts — Income-Restricted Housing in Fullerton, CA 92832
400 W Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832
224 units · 223 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 1999
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 83 1 bedroom · 141 2 bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 92832
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,920/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $116,800/yr
- Renters in 92832 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 64%
Income limits (2026)
Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA area · median family income $138,600. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $39,100 | $65,150 | $104,200 |
| 2 | $44,700 | $74,450 | $119,100 |
| 3 | $50,300 | $83,750 | $134,000 |
| 4 | $55,850 | $93,050 | $148,850 |
| 5 | $60,350 | $100,500 | $160,800 |
| 6 | $64,800 | $107,950 | $172,700 |
| 7 | $69,300 | $115,400 | $184,600 |
| 8 | $73,750 | $122,850 | $196,500 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 92832 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,420 | $2,580 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,480 | $2,610 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,920 | $3,057 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,960 | $4,153 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,730 | $4,964 |
Wider area = Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,920 (92833) to $3,410 (90638).
Census figures for 92832 (2020–2024 average): median rent $2,164. Median household income $94,275. 63% of homes are rented. 64% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 30% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 92832's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 92832Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Palm Garden Apts?
No phone is listed for Palm Garden Apts. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Palm Garden Apts Section 8 housing?
Palm Garden Apts is listed as income-restricted housing in Fullerton, CA 92832 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Palm Garden Apts?
Public records list 224 units at Palm Garden Apts in Fullerton, CA 92832. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Palm Garden Apts?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 92832 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Palm Garden Apts?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Palm Garden Apts in Fullerton, CA 92832. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Fullerton, CA 92832?
Most income-restricted buildings in Fullerton, CA 92832 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $65,150, and $93,050 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($104,200 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Fullerton, CA 92832?
For many programs in Fullerton, CA 92832, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $65,150 a year for 1 person and $93,050 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $104,200 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Fullerton, CA 92832?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Fullerton, CA 92832, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Fullerton, CA 92832 is $2,920 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Palm Garden Apts take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Palm Garden Apts has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Fullerton, CA 92832 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Palm Garden Apts.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.